The Apicius (AISH) Professional Program in Hospitality Management offers international students a unique opportunity to specialize in the hospitality field, while studying in one of tourism’s most exciting cities in the world. The program is based not only on theory but also on practical experience consisting of site visits, guest lectures and internships offering professional, formative experiences for students. The combination of a unique and sophisticated city with a program that provides high levels of expertise in teaching methods ensures a remarkable experience for each AISH Hospitality student.

The program offers students the possibility of enrolling for a Single Semester, a one year certificate program or a Two Year Associate Certificate or Four Year Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism.

Beginning level programs are offered in both fall and spring semesters. Students who wish to enroll in the advanced level should send a detailed curriculum vitae (resume) along with their application.

Semester I - (Beginning Level)

Supervision & Leadership in the Hospitality Industry - BL HP SL 340

The Client - Customer Relation Management - BL HP TC 350

Human Resource Management - BL HP HR 380

Intro to Italian Food Traditions - FW FC FT 260

Introduction to Hospitality - BL HP IH 330

Italian Language for Culinary/Hospitality Majors - AS IT BG 130*
*This is an intensive 1 month language course that will be held at the beginning of the semester

Hospitality Internship/Apprenticeship at GANZO, the Apicius
non-profit cultural association and restaurant-club - BL HP IN 500

Semester II- (Intermediate Level)

Hotel Management Operations & Front Office Procedures - BL HP HM 430

Hotel Marketing - BL HP HM 450

Restaurant Management - BL HP RM 460

Special Event Management - BL HP SE 460

E-marketing & Sales Tactics for Hospitality Ind. on the Internet - BL HP EM 470

Hospitality Internship/Apprenticeship at GANZO, the Apicius
non-profit cultural association and restaurant-club - BL HP IN 550

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Two-year Certificate in Hospitality Management

This Two Year Associate Certificate in Hospitality Management is open to all students who have completed any of the one-year certificate programs. The program covers all aspects of the hospitality industry from management, tourism, housekeeping, to accounting & finances. Special emphasis is given to the food and wine sectors of hospitality as well as the social/cultural aspects of the Hospitality Industry in Italy.

Semester III (Advanced I)

Exploration of Wine Culture in Italy - FW WC RW 330

Introduction to Tourism - BL HP IT 331

Hospitality Accounting - BL HP HA 360

Housekeeping Management - BL HP HK 510

Intro to Public Relations Management - BL HP PR 540

Hospitality Internship/Apprenticeship at GANZO, the Apicius
non-profit cultural association and restaurant-club - BL HP IN 600

Semester IV (Advanced II)

Principles of Food & Wine Marketing - FW FM FS 350

The Florence Food and Culture Experience - FW FC FF 347

Food Purchasing - FW FM FP 360

Greenmapping Family Run Businesses in Italy - BL HP FB 338

Club Management - BL HP CM 520

Hospitality Internship/Apprenticeship at GANZO, the Apicius
non-profit cultural association and restaurant-club - BL HP IN 600

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Four-Year Certificate in Hospitality Management and Tourism

Upon completion of the 2-year Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management associate certificate, continuing students can opt for a four-year program aimed to create professional leaders in the international hospitality sector.

The school of Business & Leadership offers a four-year certificate through the Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management. The program combines classroom concepts and theory with practical experience in order to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed for a future in the hospitality and tourism industry.

The internship program is an integral part of the four year study that doubly enriches the students' experience both culturally and educationally. Apicius has ongoing partnerships with industry professionals in the city of Florence and its environs in structures such as hotels, wineries, wine bars, restaurants, and clubs in which students will practice the concepts learned in the classroom. The internship practices and curriculum content is monitored by an Academic Board which includes the Academic Administration, supervising staff and coordinators who work directly with the students, and industry executives.

Admission & Requirements

Interested applicants must submit an Application to Apicius International School of Hospitality respecting all application procedures and deadlines. Please consult the application for specific details on the application process.

Any student who has completed two years of college (60 semester hours) may apply for admission to the four-year certificate. Full credit will be granted for Associate in Culinary Arts and Hospitality degrees. All students, upon entering the program, must meet the Institution's Core Curriculum requirements in order to obtain the certificate. The curriculum will build upon prior knowledge obtained in previous Associate degrees, focusing specifically on a professional instruction of Hospitality and Tourism Management. A maximum of 60 lower division credits may be transferred from a junior or community college program. Students must complete an internship experience of 1,000 hours of training experience in a hospitality or tourism structure.

Hospitality & Tourism Management
4-year Program of Study (minimum 60 credits)